1 c. butter
3/4 c. sugar
1 1/2 tbsp. molasses
1/2 tsp. cardamom
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tbsp. water
2 1/2 c. flour

Cream thoroughly butter and sugar. Add molasses, cardamom and cinnamon. Dissolve soda in water and add with flour. Blend well. Chill dough. Roll into balls, press with fork and sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 375 about 8 minutes.